Age Guidelines

Year 7 - Grade 7: Age 11–12

Year 8 - Grade 8: Age 12–13

Year 9 - Grade 9: Age 13–14

Year 10 - Grade 10: Age 14–15

Year 11 - Grade 11: Age 15–16

Year 12 - Grade 12: Age 16–18

Curriculum Overview (Years 7–10)

Subjects (6–8 per year)

• English

• Mathematics

• Science

• Humanities & Social Sciences (HASS)

• Health & Physical Education

• Technologies

• Arts

• Languages (optional)

Assessment & Reporting

Continuous assessment through:

• Assignments, projects, class tests, presentations
• Internal exams conducted annually

A–E Grading System

A = Excellent, B = Good

C = Satisfactory, D = Limited, E = Very Low

Promotion Policy

No failure or repetition from Years 7–10

Students are automatically promoted each year

Focus on learning progress rather than pass/fail

Age Guidelines

Year 11 - Grade 11: Age 15–16

Year 12 - Grade 12: Age 16–18

Senior Secondary (Years 11–12)

Students select pathways based on career goals:

Course Types

• ATAR Courses (University pathway)

• General Courses (Career/Vocational pathway)

• Foundation Courses (Support pathway)

• VET Programs (Skill-based qualifications)

Units & Credit System

• Each subject = 2 units per year
• Students study approximately 6 subjects per year

Graduation Requirement

Minimum 20 units (Years 11–12 combined)

Must include:

4 units of English

At least one pair of Year 12 units

Assessment System (Years 11–12)

Internal Assessment

• Assignments, tests, projects, practicals

External Assessment (Year 12 Only)

• Conducted under School Curriculum and Standards Authority

• Primarily for ATAR courses